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Uniontown Area Shs

High School · Uniontown Area Sd · Uniontown, PA

An Uniontown Area Sd high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

146 E Fayette St, Uniontown, PA 15401

  • Math 36% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness2.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation9.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$19,316
Chronic Absenteeism48.6%

Students at Uniontown Area Shs score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
77%
2021*
Math
77%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Uniontown Area Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,169/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Uniontown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,051

Median home value

$151,600

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Laurel Highlands ShsEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.9 mi816Compare →
New DirectionsPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–120.9 mi75Compare →
Chestnut Ridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–111.1 mi95Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Uniontown Area Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$19,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Uniontown Area Shs is listed in Uniontown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Uniontown Area Shs

Uniontown Area Shs is a public high school in Uniontown, PA, part of Uniontown Area Sd, serving approximately 706 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,990 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Uniontown Area Shs

What grades does Uniontown Area Shs serve?

Uniontown Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Uniontown Area Shs?

Uniontown Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Uniontown Area Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Uniontown Area Shs is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Uniontown Area Shs rank in PA?

Uniontown Area Shs ranks #1,990 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Uniontown Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Uniontown Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Uniontown Area Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Uniontown Area Shs has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Uniontown Area Shs a charter school?

No, Uniontown Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Uniontown Area Shs a Title I school?

No, Uniontown Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uniontown Area Shs?

100.0% of students at Uniontown Area Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
706
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.6%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 15401)
30,230
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
45.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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